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Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT)

Welcome to the WPS Medicare Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program web page.

What Is CERT

In order to improve the processing and medical decision making involved with payment of Medicare claims, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designed the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program.

CERT Articles

This section contains valuable WPS Medicare guidance related to coding, billing, and documentation issues currently resulting in CERT error findings.

CERT Error Analysis

Visit this section to find the most current and detailed CERT error findings for WPS Medicare processed claims, including national data comparisons when available. This information can serve as a valuable educational tool for self auditing to prevent potential documentation and coding issues within your practice. Check back for more results to come!

CERT Resources and Links

Visit this section to get additional CERT related information, including links to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and CERT contractor websites, education, and instructions for contacting your WPS Medicare CERT "Point of Contact."

CERT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here you will find answers to the most common questions related to CERT record requests and claim reviews.

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